[Elecraft] KX1 Keying problem

[Don Wilhelm]

Sean,

Good sleuthing.  That is one reason I order only good name brand plugs 
and jacks (Switchcraft is usually good).
I have bought junk from Radio shack that has given nothing but headaches 
- other distributors that offer bargain prices have similar problems.

73,
Don W3FPR

Sean Cavanaugh wrote:
> Hi Don,
>
> Thanks for the tips. It turned out to be a bad 1/8 in plug. The 
> insulation between tip and first ring is too small, so it doesn't fit 
> correctly. I probably tugged just a wee bit on the cord while testing 
> (apparently repeatedly... go figure).  If I don't insert the plug in 
> all the way it works fine. If I use the KXPD1, it works fine.
>
> I'll just change the plug and hit the air with my KX1 and my straight 
> key. Thanks and 73,
>
>